Addressing Internal Rivalry in the APC
Concerned about the internal rivalry among leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau I Jibrin, met with party leaders from Kano in his office at the National Assembly. This meeting is part of his ongoing efforts to mend fences among party leaders and members.
His covert efforts across the state have started yielding fruits, as some volunteer groups have begun going round in search of the soul of the party, not only in Kano but also across the North West region. Professional platforms have been actively engaging their colleagues, searching for a saner and healthier corridor for the victory of the party, APC, in Kano and at the national level. These efforts are largely attributed to Senator Barau’s influence.
Senator Barau has extended his reach beyond the North West, touching other communities across Nigeria. His focus is on the overall victory of the party, rather than personal political ambitions. Leadership by example, he embodies courage, commitment, honesty, genuine engagement, faith, political maturity, noiselessness, and humility.
On his official Facebook page, Senator Barau disclosed that he received stalwarts of the APC from Kano State, led by Malam Hamza Darma, in his office at the National Assembly in Abuja. The composition of those who participated in the meeting indicates his unwavering commitment, genuine, honest, and with full force.
Among the participants were serving and former lawmakers, former local government chairmen, and party executives, among others. Genuine and open discussions centered around refocusing, re-engineering, and redefining faithful loyalty, patriotic commitment, and energetic solidarity for unity and survival of the party, as 2027 elections approach.
While his focus is beyond Kano, he still believes that Kano’s unity within the party is tantamount to unity of the party across other North West states. His intent is the overall strength and survival of the party in Kano, North West, and the nation in general.
He noted that the unity and success of the party took center stage during the fruitful meeting, which lasted over an hour. They unanimously agreed that with unity, the party will continue to grow stronger and victorious in all elections. At all times, the success of the party and the welfare of the people are top on their agenda.
For proper understanding of the move, that the meeting is part of many plans and strategies designed to aid the survival of the party, not for his individual interest, he made it categorically clear to all participants that they were all on board to bring the flesh and the blood of the party together. Infusing new life of hope, hard work, commitment, endearing foresight, and united front.
He attests to this in his posting as he urged, “Join us on this train to move our state and country forward for the benefit of all.”
What is more fascinating and encouraging is the kind of comments, likes, and shares he got few minutes after his post. At the time of examination, he got Likes of over One Thousand Five Hundred (over 1.5k), Comments of multitude of dozens, and Shares of over One Hundred and Sixty (over 160). The engagement alone gives a clue that many people within the rank and file of the party are not happy with the unnecessary discord among leadership and among followership.
The kind of praises Senator Barau gets from those who visited his page speaks volumes about how people are eager to see his political progress and development. Some of the comments are quoted below. And all are free to go and visit his page and see how genuine are the quotations.
One Haroun Ukashatu says,
“It was an immense pleasure to receive the esteemed APC stalwarts from Kano State, led by the dedicated Malam Hamza Darma. The diversity of the delegation, from lawmakers to grassroots executives, was a powerful testament to our party’s strength. The wisdom of the late Speaker Tip O’Neill that ‘all politics is local’ was vividly embodied in this meeting. Malam Darma and his team represent that crucial grassroots foundation, reminding us that true and lasting victory is built from the ground up, in our local communities. This is the unity that will propel our party and our people forward. I remain one of your foundational ambassadors in the movement.”
For Abdurrahman Aminu, he accepts that,
“Actually this is what I have been harboring since before now. There should be unity and concerns for party members who sacrifice their energies for the party to grow. But unfortunately, a lot of us were sidelined due to the fact that we don’t have Godfathers who can cater for our interest. I do hope the meeting will reshape the mindset and also send a signal to anyone who foresees politics as a one man show.”
Another commentator called Eedrith Basheer, praises,
“Thank you so much sir for your courage and dedication,” while Dan Amanar Baffah Alasan adds up, “Maliya ba’a ganin karshen ki Allah Ya kara lafiya da Nisan kwana,” meaning “Maliya with no limit, no end. Wishing you more health and prosperity.” Maliya means Sea, is the political nickname of the Senator in Kano, that his generosity is limitless.
Ya’u Hassan Gambo, noted and prayed that,
“Good evening Sir. How is the work Sir. Then my next GOVERNOR in kano In Sha Allahu 2027,” As Aminu Lawal prayed,
“Allah Ya Yi maka gwamnan Kano daga masoyinka aminu Aminu Lawal daga Malumfashi Katsina state.” (meaning may Allah make you the Governor of Kano state. From your ardent well wisher Aminu Lawal from Malumfashi, Katsina state).
An association called Officers Maliya Karari, simply put it this way, “Masha Allah DSP,” meaning, we thank God, for our Deputy Senate President. Another platform called Hasken Kano Ta Arewa, said “Good job Sir,” While Akilu Ishaq Abbas, submissively said, “Barau I. Jibrin Barau I. Jibrin the bulldozer.”
Danlami Shu’aibu describes the commitment as, “A remarkable effort,” as Abubakar Badamasi Karofee, said, “The Best senator,” Justice Rabilu Haruna prays,
“Allah Ya Yi maka gwamnan Kano,” (meaning may Allah make you the Governor of Kano state), and Al’Ameen Amjeed Bebeji described him as “Alhamdulillahi Sanatan Sanatocin Arewa,” (meaning, All Praises be to Allah, the Senator of all Northern Senators).
For IBB Ibrahim, who acknowledged that, “Kowa ya bi ka bai bi kaho ba Maliya,” (meaning you are reliable to be followed Maliya), as Abdullahi Malam Kunya said, “Masha Allah always we are together Sir Barau Maliya for Governor Kano 2027 In Sha Allah,” Abdulladif Yakasai happily said, “Barakallah APC one family.” (meaning, Alas here comes a warner against corruption, a new groom. Lie banishes when he shows up. We are solely behind truth with Maliya as our guide. Abdullahi Salisu Maisudan, our leader is also around live and direct, generous and good at all time. We all believe in Maliya, who can deliver and get us to the promised land.)
Another well-wisher called Solomon Istifanus, prayed for the DSP, “God protect you from your enemies and give you success amen.” Another good thing about the DSP’s yesterday’s meeting with those attendees is how spread the composition was the political spectrum they represent. I spotted legislators current and former, former local government chairmen, elders, technocrats, and youth.
What was discussed in the meeting gave us a clear testimony that, Barau’s style isn’t a jamboree – looking political gathering. As against what we saw in recent times in some quarters within the APC. Though there were few meetings recently and some going on currently as others are in the pipeline, that are not, in any way, fake. But this type of meeting is very rare, at all levels of the party.
